Heart Healthy Sweet Potato Bake Recipe
Crunchy pecans and a touch of vanilla make this creamy sweet potato side dish a Thanksgiving winner. This spiced, buttery bake is surprisingly heart-healthy with a beautiful, rich aroma.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 12 servings
6 large roasted sweet potatoes, mashed
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup low fat milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
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Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, salt, eggs, milk and vanilla. Pour mixture into a 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, pecans and butter and mix by hand until crumbly. Sprinkle topping over the potatoes and bake about 30 to 40 minutes, or until warmed through.
Time: 120 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 225
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Per serving:
calories:225
total fat:11g
sat fat:2g
cholesterol:32mg
sodium:178mg
total carb:29g
fibers:5g
proteins:4g
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